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RoboLoop

[human] in the RoboLoop is a podcast series from infodemilab at Koç University, exploring the intersection of robotics, design, and human experience. Each episode features honest, curiosity-driven conversations about how robots are quietly reshaping the way we live, care, and connect — not as cold machines, but as companions, collaborators, and sometimes, unexpected sources of comfort. Founded by Assoc. Prof. Suncem Koçer and Assistant Prof. Bengisu Çağıltay, and produced and hosted by Zehra Mutlu, the show bridges academic research with real, human stories — bringing on researchers, designers

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Can Robots Have Emotional Intelligence: Hatice Güneş
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Can Robots Have Emotional Intelligence: Hatice Güneş

July 19, 2026 • 28:02 • S1E3

Discover how AI and robotics are creating more human-like interactions and their potential applications in everyday life. In this episode, Professor Hatice Güneş talks about her multidisciplinary work, the importance of emotional and affective intelligence, and her insights into the …

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Can Robots Have Emotional Intelligence: Hatice Güneş

Discover how AI and robotics are creating more human-like interactions and their potential applications in everyday life. In this episode, Professor Hatice Güneş talks about her multidisciplinary work, the importance of emotional and affective …

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Robotics Beyond Labs: Volkan İşler

Discover how robotics research is transforming real-world applications—from agriculture and environmental monitoring to home assistance and lab automation. Join Zehra and special guest Professor Volkan İşler for a deep dive into the future of …

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pilot episode with Bengisu Çağıltay

Most conversations about robotics stay in the industry setting. But what happens when a robot walks into a family's living room, or a hospital ward?In this pilot episode of [human] in the RoboLoop, host …

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